Avery Edwards is one of the top junior football players in North Carolina and you get the impression that he's one Duke's best chances in recent memory and you get the impression that he's one of the Blue Devils' best chances in a while to make a splash on the state's recruiting scene.

North Carolina, NC State and Wake Forest offered Edwards before Duke did. No matter, said the recruit on Wednesday evening. It's early and there are a lot of things in play. Most importantly his future, and the 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end from Ravenscroft is looking for the best school for him.